Mental Health Assistant - Behavioral Health Services | Unit Stcf B-G| Night Shift

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: MENTA
009464

• Posted :
  July 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Mental Health Assistant
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• Deliver patient care aligned with patient growth and development appropriate to age.
• Take and record vital signs, report deviations to Primary or Charge Nurse.
• Obtain specimens such as urine, stool, sputum.
• Weigh patients and record weight.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, and meals.
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Perform assigned treatments such as simple dressing changes.
• Communicate effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.
• Orient patients to environment and develop rapport with patients, families, and significant others.
• Assist in patient management including de‑escalation, alternative activities to prevent restraint or seclusion, and physical assistance under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Perform admission and unit searches, including observation of patient belongings and visual searches of same‑gender patients on admission.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient and non‑patient areas by wiping tables, neatening storage rooms, pantries, etc.
• Prepare bedside unit for new admissions with necessary supplies.
• Apply infection control and safety principles in work environment.
• Report significant unit problems to charge nurse.
• Prevent contraband introduction by property search, unit rounds, and visitor monitoring.
• Monitor visiting sessions as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Assist in transporting patients to designated areas such as recreation activities, testing, court.
• Assist with unit therapeutic activities as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Ensure a safe unit environment through rounding, observation, and reporting issues.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; assess gaps and create necessary policies.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Exhibit customer service attributes: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, helpfulness; respond timely, professionally, caring, respectfully per Customer Service Performance expectations.

• Effectively utilize hospital computer system per job responsibilities and hospital policy.
• Participate in orientation of nursing assistants.
• Participate in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall objectives of department and organization.

• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Must pass Nursing Attendant test administered by BMC.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for OPS.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• English speaking, reading, and writing to the extent required by the position.

High school graduation or equivalent required. Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course preferred.

• Heart Saver certification required.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range. $21.25 per hour with differential $1.15 for evening & weekend.

Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; generous time off policy including vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

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